A weight concession that is given to female horses in races against males. In all races other than handicaps, or where conditions state otherwise, fillies and mares are allowed weight below the scale of weights in that race.
In all races other than handicaps or where conditions state otherwise, fillies and mares are allowed weight below the scale, usually 3 pounds for 2-year-old fillies and 5 pounds for fillies and mares 3 and up, prior to September 1, and 3 pounds thereafter.